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thorough-pin Farriery.|ˈθʌrəpɪn|
[f. thorough- + pin n.1 (cf. sense 10).]
A swelling in the sheath of the tendon of the flexor perforans muscle in a horse's hock, appearing on both sides so as to suggest a pin passing through; also a similar swelling in the carpal joint of the fore-leg. Cf. earlier through serewe, etc.: s.v. through- 2.
1789Bath Jrnl. 22 June Advt., [A pony] with a spavin and thorough pins. 1831Youatt Horse 265 We have spoken of wind-galls... A similar enlargement is found above the hock... As from its situation it must necessarily project on both sides of the hock, in the form of a round swelling, it is called a thorough-pin. 1906Daily News 20 Apr. 6 Amitie, a very well-bred mare, is marred by a thorough-pin. |